Facilities Operations Manager
Learn how to run the day-to-day operations of a commercial building — budgets, vendors, maintenance, compliance and teams.
- 6 modules, 18 self-paced lessons
- Practical action steps in every lesson
- Certificate of completion
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Who this track is for
Lead technicians, building engineers and property staff stepping up to run day-to-day operations of a commercial building.
What you will be able to do
- Build and run a preventive maintenance program and CMMS
- Qualify vendors and negotiate service agreements
- Build an annual operating budget and capital plan
- Manage fire, life-safety and regulatory inspections
- Control energy and utility costs
- Report performance to ownership and improve operations
Course curriculum
6 modules and 18 lessons, taken in order at your own pace.
Module 1 · The Facilities Manager Role
- What a Facilities Operations Manager Actually Does
- A Day in the Life: Reactive vs Planned Work
- Key Terms and Documents You Must Know
Module 2 · Maintenance Programs and Work Orders
- Building a Preventive Maintenance Program
- Work Order Systems and CMMS Basics
- Managing Technicians and Daily Scheduling
Module 3 · Vendors Contracts and Procurement
- Choosing and Qualifying Service Contractors
- Reading and Negotiating Service Agreements
- Purchasing, Inventory and Cost Control
Module 4 · Budgets and Financial Management
- Building the Annual Operating Budget
- Capital Planning and Reserve Studies
- Reporting, Variance and Talking to Ownership
Module 5 · Compliance and Life Safety
- Fire and Life Safety Systems
- Regulatory Inspections and Documentation
- Safety Programs and Emergency Planning
Module 6 · Energy Tenants and Continuous Improvement
- Energy Management and Utility Costs
- Tenant Relations and Service Standards
- Measuring Performance and Improving Operations
How it works
Self-paced online course hosted on Technical Skills College. Enroll, sign in, and work through the modules in order. Apply each lesson's action step on the job or in practice, and finish with a certificate of completion. You keep lifetime access, including updates.
This track is also included in the TSC Pro Bundle ($497), which covers every career track.
Questions
Is this a license or certification?
No. This is skills training. You receive a certificate of completion from Technical Skills College. Licenses and industry certifications are issued by state agencies and independent certifying bodies, and requirements vary by state and trade. Always verify your local requirements.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime access, including updates.
What if it is not for me?
Digital products carry a 30-day money-back guarantee. See the Refund Policy.
Start the Facilities Operations Manager track
One-time payment of $297. Lifetime access.
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